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The Truman Show

1998·Movie·PG·103 min·★ 8.2(21,221)

“On the air. Unaware.”

In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audience as part of a long-running real-time reality TV show.

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Where to watch The Truman Show in India

Can I watch The Truman Show in India? The Truman Show isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Click a service to open The Truman Show there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is The Truman Show streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
India—Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video
United StatesKanopy, Hoopla, YouTube FreeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store
United KingdomParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, JustWatch TV Store
CanadaParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with AdsApple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, CosmoGo
AustraliaStanJustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Arthaus Channel, Filmlegenden Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, JustWatch TV Store
FranceParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus PremiumApple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Orange VOD
Spain—Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Rakuten TV
BrazilMercado PlayApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About The Truman Show

The Truman Show is a 1998 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Peter Weir. The cast is led by Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 21200 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

The Truman Show was produced by Paramount Pictures and Scott Rudin Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 4, 1998, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $264 million worldwide.

Director
Peter Weir
Writers
Andrew Niccol
Release date
June 4, 1998
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$264 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions
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The Truman Show cast & crew

The Truman Show was directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol.

The cast features Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, Ed Harris as Christof, Laura Linney as Meryl, Noah Emmerich as Marlon, Natascha McElhone as Lauren / Sylvia, and Holland Taylor as Truman's Mother.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Burkhard von Dallwitz, cinematography is by Peter Biziou, and it was produced by Andrew Niccol and Edward S. Feldman.

Is The Truman Show worth watching?

The Truman Show holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 21,221 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy films.

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Truman Show is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Truman Show

The Truman Show isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Amazon Video.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Truman Show

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey

Truman Burbank

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Christof

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Meryl

Noah Emmerich

Noah Emmerich

Marlon

Natascha McElhone

Natascha McElhone

Lauren / Sylvia

Holland Taylor

Holland Taylor

Truman's Mother

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Control Room Director

Brian Delate

Brian Delate

Truman's Father

Peter Krause

Peter Krause

Lawrence

Blair Slater

Blair Slater

Young Truman

Heidi Schanz

Heidi Schanz

Vivien

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Ron Taylor

Ron

The Truman Show — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Truman Show in India?

The Truman Show is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube and Amazon Video.

▸Where can I watch The Truman Show in the US?

In the US, The Truman Show is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch The Truman Show in the UK?

In the UK, The Truman Show is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount Plus Premium, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

▸What language is The Truman Show in?

The Truman Show is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Truman Show?

The Truman Show runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).

▸What is The Truman Show rated?

The Truman Show is rated PG. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 21,221 ratings.

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